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Hartford International University Library's Winter ShowcaseDecember 21, 2023
A library can be an isolated place. People come by, but reading is a solitary activity. Libraries have an implied “silence” sign. So, Hartford International University librarians often come up with ideas to create a more inviting and enjoyable atmosphere.
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Journal of Interreligious Studies Releases New IssueDecember 20, 2023
The Journal of Interreligious Studies (JIRS) has released Issue 40, a collection of rolling submissions. Issue 40 contains seven essays, five book reviews, and one book review essay.
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New EPIC Study on Vibrant but Fragile Latino CongregationsDecember 19, 2023
The Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations (EPIC) recent study, “Latino Congregations: Trends from Faith Communities Today,” reveals a complex situation facing many Latino churches.
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David D. Grafton Contributes to Book on Christian-Muslim RelationsDecember 15, 2023
Dr. David D. Grafton, Director of the Macdonald Center for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations, was a contributing editor and author to volume 3 of Christian-Muslim Relations: Primary Sources 600 - 1914.
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HIRR Research Informs Chronicle of Philanthropy SeriesDecember 13, 2023
A series of stories in the Chronicle of Philanthropy about the impact of the decline in organized religion on nonprofits used interviews with Dr. Scott Thumma, Director of the Hartford Institute for Religion Research, and data from institute.
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Dr. Lucinda Mosher Named Vice President/President-Elect of Association for Interreligious/Interfaith StudiesDecember 13, 2023
The Association for Interreligious/Interfaith Studies (AIIS) — a network of scholars, practitioners, and activists committed to advancing this academic field — has announced the formal establishment of a Board of Directors and Advisory Council, the officers for which include Dr. Lucinda Mosher, Director of HIU’s Master of Arts in Interreligious Studies program.
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Mitka Kalinski, Subject of President Lohr's Book, Visits Holocaust MuseumDecember 13, 2023
Mitka Kalinski, who was a child-slave during the Holocaust and the subject of a book co-authored by President Joel N. Lohr, recently visited the U.S. Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C., from his home in Sparks, Nevada.
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Peacebuilding Student Amplifies Voices of Youth within GhanaDecember 11, 2023
Earlier this fall, Mirian De-Souza, a Hartford International peacebuilding student, spoke at a panel discussion in New York City on “Engaging Youth in the Abolition of All Forms of Racism from a Faith Perspective to Achieve a Sustainable Future for All.”
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Dr. David D. Grafton Speaks at UHart Middle East Forum
December 6, 2023
Dr. David D. Grafton, Director of the Macdonald Center for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations, was a panelist for a forum on the Middle East at the University of Hartford on Dec. 4.
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HIU Produces Award-Winning Documentary on Yale Chaplain Omer Bajwa '10
December 5, 2023
HIU has produced its first documentary, which focuses on the life and career of Islamic Chaplaincy alum Imam Chaplain Omer Bajwa '10.